MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS "Make Farming A 63,820 Business—As Well Farm Bureau Members As An Occupation" Read the NEWS Published by the Michigan State Farm Bureau for its Membership VOL. I, No. 18 SEPTEMBER 21, 1923 Issued Semi-Monthly CO-OPS ARE HANDLING ONE-THIRD OF NEED GOOD SEED TO BOOST WHEAT PROFIT WEXFORD FARMERS SPEAKS IN U. P. BD. OF AGRICULTURE REFUSES TO LIVE STOCK BUSINESS AT DETROIT East Lansing, Sept. 20—Securing GET RESULTS FROM SURRENDER DUTIES TO POLITICIANS; • highest yielding varieties for plant- f AT CLOSE OF FIRST 16 MONTHS ing in their localities, and following cultural methods which will give ORGANIZED ACTION STANDS FAST FOR PEOPLE'S RIGHTS maximum returns, are practices which Michigan wheat growers must Bureau Helps Overcome Fall- Michigan Live Stock Exchange Shippers Are follow in order to increase yields per ing Markets, Drought Gov. Groesbeck's State Administrative Board Piles acre and lessen the cost price per Carrying Their Stock Clear to Packers and bushel, especially in view of present and Grasshoppers Up On Legal Rocks When Effort Is Made Tc7 price levels, according to Professor Getting Full Returns; Manage- J. F. Cox, head of the M. A. C. farm, Wrest College Control From Body \.i0F ment Returns Dividends crops department. STUDIES NEEDS OF SOIL Named By Constitution "Planting good seed on a good If seed bed is the surest way of guaran- Advises 'Lime Where Needed, The State Board of Agriculture, In Detroit, Sept. 20—It might sur- mise many Michigan Farm Bureau HELPS CO-OP SHIPPERS teeing the best possible returns from the wheat crop," said Cox. "Fortu- More Alfalfa, Better OUR CONSTITUTION charge of the Michigan Agricultural College, has refused to surrender its members to know that approximate- nately there is an unusually good Cows, Potatoes responsibilities as laid down by law ly one-third of the live stock receiv- d at the Detroit stockyards is hand- supply of high class Red Rock and American Banner seed wheat avail- Cadillac, Sept. 20.—Wexford coun- DOES NOT WORRY to Gov. Groesbeck and the State Ad- ministrative board and submit to the led on the co-operative basis by the Michigan Live Stock Exchange, one of the big exchanges affiliated with able in the state. The Red Rock is a bearded, red winter variety of un- usually good yielding ability on fer ty farmers, bee or poultry keepers or dairymen, are getting results GOV. GROESBECK dictates of that board. Quoting the Constitution laws of Michigan, the Board of Ag- and through the Wexford County Farm M. L. Noon tile loams and clay loams, soils or- the State Farm Bureau under the Bureau and Agricultural Agent, W. Above is a picture of M. L. Noon, Stubbornly Holds Back Funds riculture sent a signed statement to commodity control type of organiza- dinarily known as 'good wheat lands.' F. Johnston. the Administrative Board Sept. 14, of Jackson, vice-president of the This wheat is Michigan's leading va- Soil conditions and needs are be- Michigan State Farm Bureau and positively declining to yield up ad- Such, however, is the case. The riety from the standpoint of milling Appropriated For M. A . C. ministration of the Agricultural Col- ing carefully studied, grasshoppers popular speaker on agricultural ques- Michigan Live Stock Exchange Com- quality. combated and the Bureau is pro- tions of today. Just at present he Extension Work lege, authority to hire county agri- mission Merchants, though less than "The American Banner is a win- moting the increased use of alfalfa, is addressing a series of Farm Bu- cultural agents and other employees, a year and a half old, has grown. rap- ter-hardy, beardless white wheat. It soy beans and sweet clover and reau meetings throughout several prescribe their duties and fix their Idly in volume of business handled, is better adapted than Red Rock to Lansing, Sept. 19—The logic and salaries. These responsibilities are better seed potatoes. It is con- Upper Peninsula counties, and is facts contained in the respectful com- until today it not only sells a third soils high in organic matter and to trolling fruit diseases and promoting helping to create and renew interest munication recently sent by the vested solely in the Board of Agri- of the total stock, but it ranks sec- soils somewhat depleted in fertility. co-operative marketing. Despite se- in Farm Bureau activities. Many State Board of Agriculture to the culture by law and can not be dele- ond among all the Detroit commis- The Nigger and Egyptian, bearded vere hardships caused by grasshop- progressive U. P. farmers are volun- State Administrative Board appar- gated to any other body or usurped sion firms for total volume of busi- red winter wheats, are highly es- pers, drought and falling markets, a tarily signing up membership in the ently counted for but little when the by anyone. ness handled. teemed by farmers and millers in strong and aggressive County Farm Farm Bureau even in counties where latter body met in the Governor's of- Other Demands Experienced Men at Helm many Michigan localities. Bureau has been maintained, with a they have no local organizations. fice this morning. These demands and several others Probably much of this phenome- "For best results, wheat should membership of over 51) per cent of William Van Hartesvelt Is assisting were made by the State Administra- be planted as early as it is possible The State Board of Agriculture tive Board in a resolution adopted nal growth is due to the fact that ex- the farmers of the county. Mr. Noon. had requested the State Administra- July 10, 1923. Since that time, in perienced and reliable men have in any particular locality in order Groat Work In Soils to avoid the Hessian Fly and yet tive Board to release funds appro- order to force the Board of Agri- •been secured as salesmen and man- Probably the outstanding achieve- priated by the Legislature for agri- culture to yield to this resolution, agers of this epoch-making enter- prise, which has so successfully blaz- make good top growth before win- ter. The use of from 200 to 300 pounds of acid phosphate nearly al- ment in Wexford County has been the work done with the soils—in- cluding testing, development and PITTSBURGH PLUS cultural extension work and to al- the State Administrative Board has low them to control the affairs of M. held up $75,000 of $150,000 appro- ed a new path from the live stock producer direct to the packer and butcher. ways gives excellent returns with wheat. The treatment of seed wheat permanent improvement. To restore the organic matter to GAINING ENEMIES A. C. in the manner provided both in priated for the college by the last the constitution and the state legislature. statutes. Today the Exchange employs with formaldehyde to prevent smut the thousands of acres in this coun- Other demands made by the Ad- is a practice which has come into The Governor had called his board fourteen men. Included on its ros- ty, depleted in the years gone past, Michigan is joining with other together for a special session to ministrative Board included a de- ter are such well known names as general use among leading wheat is undoubtedly the foundation of any states in the fight to be made before frame a reply to the board of agri- mand that County Agricultural John R. Beadle, manager and hog growers. Failure to treat for stink- constructive agricultural program. the federal trade commission to culture but it was apparent that the Agents receive their salaries and ex- E. A. Beamer, Pres. ing smut exposes the crop to the pos- salesman; John Ahearn, cattle sales- Consequently the campaign for break the Pittsburgh Plus system of presence of his board members was penses from Federal , State and Michigan Live Stock Exchange sibility of serious loss." raising the legumes sum as alfalfa, making steel prices, whereby the only to lend dignity to the occasion, County appropriations only, and map; Charles CulveF, sheep sales- man; and George Boutell, calf sales- sweet clover, soy beam and vetch consumers of steel pay extra, unearn- for none of them ventured a word on that the Board of Agriculture sub- man. has been pursued with much vigor, ed freight from Pittsburgh to where- this important issue. The Governor mit to the State Administrative To aid these men in the success- ful conduct of their business, the Farm Bureau Bridges The Gap with the result that Wexford county ever the steel was made, whether at even silenced the clerk of the Ad- Board a revised budget for extension stands among the first counties of the Gary, Ind., Chicago or elsewhere. ministrative Board when he started work based on these Federal, State state in the number of growers and The steel mills at Gary and such to read the letter from the M. A. C. and County appropriations. The law Exchange is equipped with splendid offices in the Michigan Live Stock Exchange Building, and has ample From Producer To Consumer acres of alfalfa and sv, et clover. Lime Tests Save Money places profit by this practice. They authorities. pass the extra cost down the line un- tjl t h e does not permit the Board of Agri- culture to yield its control of the yardage and sufficient accommoda- To grow these successfully the soil! farmer pays it in the various Gov. SjM'aks for Ad. Board finances of the Agricultural College tion to care for the large volume of Farmer Controlled Produce poultry and eggs are handled here. must be sweet. While much of this steel tools he buys, the same as oth It was evident that either the to any other authority. attle, calves, sheep and hogs which However, inquiry develops that a county has sufficient lime in the soil er consumers. whole matter had been cut and dried Given a Lesson in Law t handles. Exchange Helps Members fruit and general produce business! to grow these legumes the county is The practice is opposed by manu- and threshed out in secret session In reply the Board of Agriculture Gi ywth Proof of Service Get Better Prices is handled by this concern but at a very spotted in this regard and the facturers of steel goods, by Farm behind closed doors or else the Ad reminded the Administrative Board Mr. Beadle, veteran live stock separate building more conveniently only way to know is to test. Much Bureaus and others. Last winter the ministrative Board is utterly a one- that Michigan Agricultural College ilesman and manager of the Ex- located for carlot business. loss has been occasioned by going Michigan legislature, upon sugges- man proposition, for the six mem- extension work Is a co-operative Detroit, Sept. 20. — What South The Russell Street branch is man- ahead blindly and losing both labor tion of the Michigan State Farm Bu- bers sat solemnly and supinely by matter with the U. S. Department of jange, points with pride to the Water Street is to Chicago, Russell owing business of the live stock ned by a capable and intelligent staff and seed. reau, adopted a strong resolution, while the Governor in deliberate and Agriculture and by State and Nation- street is to Detroit. It is here that of employees. Poultry and eggs are Later confident tones read into the min- al laws is solely under the control of co-ops and declares that it is the best the great Eastern Market is located. The Soils depart ment of the Michi- protesting Pittsburgh Plus. possible proof that the service which handled both for individual Farm gan Agricultural College has given the mid-west steel consumers organ- utes of the meeting a wordy and the Agricultural College authorities It is here that the growers bring or Bureau members and for local co- us a soil test that is so simple, ac- ized to fight the practice and the carefully prepared statement regard- and the Federal Department of Agri- is being given is satisfactory. send in their fruit and farm pro- Benefits derived through shipping operative shipping and marketing as- curate and inexpensive that there Michigan Farm Bureau was with ing the history of the relations be- culture. This arrangement was duce. It is here that the wholesale sociations. accepted by the Legislature without to the Exchange are of two kinds. merchants and dealers have their is no longer any excuse for these los- them. Now the attorneys-general of tween the two boards. First, the shipper is assured of uni- headquarters. How Poultry is Handled ses, if farmers will only pay atten- the mid-west states of Ohio, Indiana, His excellency seemed to forget reservations in 1915. The Board of form service and can have perfect When poultry comes in it is grad- tion. The County Agricultural Agent Wisconsin and Michigan have inter- that two or three of the six mem- Agriculture also cited Michigan acts It is an interesting experience to ed and weighed, placed in Farm Bu- has made over one thousand tests i ested themselves. At a recent meet- bers of the M. A. C. Board were his which charge the Board of Agricul- confidence that no stock is sold un- walk up Russell street, to observe til the best price is secured. Second, reau coops and the empties return- upon farms in the county. Meetings I inS of the legal representatives of own personal appointees when he ture with sole authority for hand- everywhere fruit, produce and poul- ed to the shippers. The poultry is have been put on with various these state governments, action was charged them with inefficiency. He ling Agricultural College funds. members of the Exchange share di- try piled high in odoriferous confu- rectly in the profits. A patronage then sold to the market trade, in- (Continued on page three) | taken to fight the practice*. seemed to forget that there had been Regarding County Agricultural sion. Flies swarm while dealers and dividend amounting to $7,000 was cluding both commission houses and a marked change in the personnel of Agents receiving their salaries and prospective purchasers haggle over individual buyers. Most of these the Board since 1921 when he went expenses from Federal, State and distributed at the end of the first gear's business. After this dividend ^vas paid there was still a surplus of prices and terms in many tongues, dialects and jargons. buyers come direct to the Exchange to make their purchases, although Co-op Fruit Assn's Flocking back into such ancient history in his County appropriations attack on the Board's administration Board said that it had long recog- only, the $5,500 which gives the Exchange a working fund and greater stability. But in the midst of this pictur- esque scene there is one establish- ment with more evidence of order some orders are received by tele- phone from steady customers. Business around this Russell Into Mich. Fruit Growers of M. A. C. affairs. His criticism of nized this to be desirable and looks the Board at that time, whether jus- forward to that arrangement as suf- tified or not, certainly could have no ficient public funds become avail- Can't Dispute Growth and appearances of American ideas able. Increased appropriations for Street establishment seems to be on bearing on the present situation. At present the Michigan Live and methods. That institution is the a thriving basis and all that the em- Tonnage Passes 4,000 Cars; sources for standardization of va- extension work were asked of the (Stock Exchange handles 80 per cent Farm Bureau Produce Exchange, ployees have to recommend is that rieties, grades and packs, a powerful, Paints Himself as Hero 1923 Legislature for exactly that of the Michigan live stock co-op 2729 Russell Street. Farm Bureau members and local co- Growers Are Pushing far-reaching sales organization which The bulk of the Governor's polish- purpose, but as the legislature chose business and some business from in- Don't Mix Poultry and Fruit will be backed by proper advertising ed, though unconvincing reply was to limit appropriations, It has been ividual farmers and old-line ship- ops send in a greater volume of busi- Organization and other sales helps. One of the most noticeable fea- t ness so that the overhead handling devoted to painting himself and his deemed proper to. conduct the work ers. Of course, when the dividends tures of this enterprise is that only charges may be still further reduced. The Fruit Growers have marketed board members as the friends and within the appropriation limits. re passed around, only members Do Carlot Business Benton Harbor, Sept. 20-The Mich- more than 100 cars to date and ex- saviors of M. A. C. Some reporters Facts About the Budget btrticipate. igan Fruit Growers, Inc., is making All the fruit and general produce wonderful progress in the organiza- pect to be handling 50 to 100 cars present were almost overcome with BEven competitors cannot dispute the fact that the business of the Ex- M. A. C. IS READY is handled at what is called the tion of Michigan's co-operative fruit daily in a short time. Eighty per amusement when the Governor sol- formed that the Board of Agriculture The Administrative Board was In- Track office, located at 1809 W. Jef- marketing industry. Within the past cent of all tree fruit handled is grad- emnly proclaimed that it was his could not comply with the request to c h a n g e is gaining faster ' than the Igrowth in the total number of cars 'handled in the yards would warrant FOR 66TH YEAR ferson Ave., near Twelfth Street. few months it has organized 75 per ed and packed through associations purpose to "lift M. A. C. out of the submit a new budget because plans This branch is located almost in the cent of the co-operative packing and 66 per cent of all grapes are domain of petty politics." As we re- for agricultural extension work one in expecting. The co-op busi- midst of the railway yards and thus house output in the state and today handled through associations. marked in a recent editorial of the in 1923 and 1924, and contracts Fruit Ass'ns Flock In News, "Certainly, a move to take M. with extension employees, were ness has shown steady and consist- Early Enrollment Indicates affords splendid facilities for a car- controls a tonnage of more than During the past few weeks nearly A. C , or the County Agents out of drawn up last June, in accordance | ent growth during the sixteen lot business. 4,000 cars of peaches, apples, grapes all of the powerful fruit marketing politics, coming from a political with Federal and State law and Big Attendance at Receipts vary widely in quantity and pears. It is working forward associations north of Grand Rapids | months of its existance, until now a business ranging between $100,000 State College and character, but usually range to a goal of 5,000 cars of fruit to be have joined the Michigan Fruit source, is indeed humorous. A were signed previous to July 1, 1923, and $200,000 is being transacted from 10 to 15 cars of produce per marketed through the farmer-owned Growers and have contracted the sale polecat cannot unblushingly remark the beginning of the extension year. every week. East Lansing, Sept. 20—The Mich- week. Just at present this farmer- and controlled Michigan Fruit Grow- of their fruit through that organiza- about the aroma of a goat!" These plans and contracts were controlled sales agency is anxious to ers, Inc. In concluding his reply, the Gov- approved by both the proper System Avoids Mix-Ups igan Agricultural College will open tion. New members of the Fruit ernor declared that the previous ac- Federal and State authorities and its doors to the young men and wo- line up with co-operative associa- Because of the splendid mark- The Michigan Fruit Growers, Inc., Growers are: tion of the State Administrative are now being carried out. It was men of the state on Wednesday, tions handling potatoes. Grand Rapids Growers Association, have opened offices at Benton Har- ing and recording system employed Sept. 26, for the 66th year since the Experienced Farm Bureau sales- bor, which is their headquarters. Fremont Co-operative Produce Com- Board in refusing to turn over to the not until nearly two weeks after Ju- hy the Exchange there is seldom any men deal with the buyers from the Secretary F. L. Bradford State Board of Agriculture the funds ly 1 that the State Administrative mix-up of the stock from local co- state college was founded in 1857. is in pany, Hart Co-op Marketing Associa- appropriated for M. A. C. extension Board made its demands upon the Registration for freshmen will be cars in most cases, although there is charge. tion, Shelby Co-op. Marketing As- work, still stood, and if the M. A. State Board of Agriculture and shut ops or the individual farmers. This a warehouse for storing some of the system is employed especially in held Sept. 24 and for upper classmen Seek Organization Benefits sociation, Onekama Farm Bureau C. authorities wanted the money off their extension funds, which Sept. 25. produce. The organization of this state- Local, Benzie Co-op. Fruit and Pro- they could take the matter into the might be regarded as significant if case of veal calves. Every man's The Farm" Bureau Produce Ex- wide co-operative sales agency for duce Association at Beulah, Benzie courts. stuff is sold on its own merit, which Advance registration figures in- the Administrative Board seeks to dicate that the attendance this year change is a business department of Michigan fruit is proceeding in the Co-operative Fruit Exchange at El- certainly is only fair. the State Farm Bureau, just as is A Test of Endurance embarrass the Board of Agriculture will equal or exceed the best previous right manner. The berta, Mason County Fruit and Pro- Another feature of the Exchange's mark in the history of the school. the Seed Department or the Purchas- central sales organ- duce Exchange at Ludington. The The difficulties between the two for any reason. policy which adds greatly to the sat- ing Department. It aims to give a boards have now reached a point In a great many counties the agri- More than 1,700 regular 4-year stu- ization is b e i n g Grand Traverse Packing Company cultural extension work is support- isfaction of those who do business superior and much needed service to where each is demanding that the with it is the fact.that all stock is dents, in addition to several hundred builded u p o n al- and the Tri-County Co-op. Marketing ed by local County Farm Bureau special winter agricultural course the members. ready existing and Association at Brunswick are con- other give in. The Governor seems contributions, which is In accord- settled for the same day sold. In sidering memberships in the Fruit to feel that through his grasp on the and summer school students, were Get Full Returns successful local case of stock sent through the local enrolled during the past year, and Farmers and local co-ops who ship marketing associa- Growers. purse strings of the State he can ance with federal and state laws. co-ops, the check is mailed to the an even larger attendance is looked through the Produce Exchange are tions. T h e y are The Southern Group "starve out" the State Board of Ag- Federal and state moneys are not c o-op manager, who distributes the sufficient to carry on the work in for this fall. assured a fair deal and can rest as- getting together for Other members of the Michigan riculture and make them bow down any oounty. Most of the counties returns to the individual farmers. sured that they will receive all their the benefits t h a t Fruit Growers, Inc., most of them and worship him, which would prac- The agricultural courses, the old- Not at Mercy of Local Buyers est at M. A. C , and the one from stuff brings. All the Exchange em- come from an organ- south of Grand Rapids, are as fol- tically complete his control over contribute varying sums by action The Michigan Live Stock Ex- every phase of state government. of their boards of supervisors. In which the college takes its name, is ployees are on a salary and they ized marketing of lows: all cases, except in Kalamazoo and change at Detroit is a splendid ex- don't take out a rake-off before their p r o d u c t s . Kibbie Fruit Exchange, South But the State Board of Agricul- ample of what farmers are doing expected as usual to draw a large the Upper Peninsula counties, the proportion of the students and so charging their commission and mak- These a r e : elimi- Haven Fruit Exchg., Lawrence Co-op. ture is firm in their stand and show through co-operative organization totals of such federal, state and will the engineering division. These ing final returns. F. L. Bradford nating murderous Mktg. Ass'n., Bangor Fruit Exchg., no symptoms of yielding. With them county funds are not sufficient to to get the full returns from their The Farm Bureau handles its pro- competition between Paw Paw Co-op. Ass'n., Millburg it is a matter of principle. They feel Products by following them through two courses accounted for more than finance the county agricultural ex- 1,000 of last year's enrollment. duce in a more sanitary manner than the co-ops themselves, and protect- Fruit Growers Ass'n., Benton Center that the constitution and state laws tension work in the respective coun- to the final markets. do some of its competitors, and thus ing themselves against the raids of Fruit Growers Ass'n., St. Joe (Mich) give them certain duties and respon- ties. Therefore, the farmers them- Home economics, forestry, veteri- The organized farmer with his nary medicine and applied science the Farm Bureau product has come speculators who seek to beat down Fruit Growers Ass'n., Lincoln Fruit sibilities which they cannot shirk or selves have seen fit to take a hand central sales agencies is no longer courses have also had many advance to be preferred by discriminating the price. The fruit growers see in Growers Ass'n. at Stevensville, pass on if they would. in financing the work through the a t the mercy of the local stock buy- registrations. purchasers. » the Michigan Fruit Growers an op- Bridgeman Fruit Growers Ass'n., It is an interesting and momen- U. S. Department of Agriculture and er- On the contrary, he i s getting The applied science division, first Mr. Carl DeWitte is the manager portunity to market their fruit Lake Shore Fruit Growers Ass'n. at tous struggle between the Governor, the State Board of Agriculture. It oetter returns than ever and divi- established two years ago, is expect- of this branch of Farm Bureau ac- throughout the country in an order- Sawyer, Decatur Co-op. Ass'n; Sodus backed by his politically entrenched is customary throughout the nation dends besides. But it is well to re- ed to show the largest percentage tivity. About $50,000 worth of busi- ly manner as the big California Ex- Fruit Growers Ass'n, Grand River supporters, and the State Board of and it has made the continuation of t h a t a11 increase, while reports show that ness is being done monthly. changes do, and profit accordingly. Fruit Ass'n., at Spring Lake. The Agriculture, with the solid backing the work possible in Michigan. And n>ember , . this could not have neen a CC shed without Qrgan _ more girls than over will elect work Remember the Produce Exchange The Michigan Fruit Growers will Fennville Fruit Exchange will be af- of the leading farmers' organizations Michigan has the best county agent the next time you ship poultry, eggs, enable these same co-operatives to filiated with the Michigan Fruit and other friends of representative system in the country. rr hn • ^ e must a " stiok together under the horn/? economics branch of organize their capital and other re- Growers. government in the state. oe stuck separately' the institution* fruit or produce to Detroit. (Continued on page three) TWO MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS SEPTEMBER 2 1 , l o 2 3 issuance of millions of dollars w o r t h of h i g h w a y bonds? Seem- MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS ingly no satisfactory provision has been made for r e t i r e m e n t of T. C. PRICE HEADS Published twice a m o n t h by the Michigan S t a t e F a r m B u r e a u a t Char- lotte, Michigan. Editorial and general office* a t S t a t e F a r m B u r e a u head- such o u t s t a n d i n g highway bonds in Michigan. Shall h i g h w a y financing be achieved t h r o u g h a system which BEETJROWERS The South Haven Peach quarters, Lansing, Michigan. is grossly u n f a i r to the p r e s e n t generation a n d flagrantly u n - VOL. 1. SKIT. 21, 1923 No. 18 j u s t to g e n e r a t i o n s y e t u n b o r n ? Or shall we follow the beaten Elect Saginaw Man President {Trade-Mark fiegistered V. S. Patent Office) p a t h , a l r e a d y t a k e n with satisfaction by 36 s t a t e s of the Union For a Second Term Entered at the post office at Charlotte, Mich., «as second class matter Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided a n d a d o p t the gasoline t a x i d e a ? W e have tried to tell, w i t h o u t e x a g g e r a t i o n , the m e r i t s of for in Sec. 1103, Act of Oct. 3, 1917, authorized Jan. 12, 1923. Saginaw, Sept. 10.—Tom C. Price t h i s g r e a t p e a c h o n p a g e s 6 7 t o 7 3 of o u r c a t a l o g . But we W e d o n ' t expect the o w n e r s of adjoining p r o p e r t y or t h e Subscription Price 50c Per Year, Included in dues of Farm of Albee township was re-elected to give below t w o p a r a g r a p h s from a letter w r i t t e n by Mr. B e n - p u b l i c in general to pay for t h e construction a n d maintenance a second term as president of the t o n G e b h a r t , o n e of M i c h i g a n ' s m o s t h o n o r e d h o r t i c u l t u r i s t s , Bureau Members. Michigan Sugar Beet Growers Asso- w h i c h s p e a k for t h e m s e l v e s : of our railways or i n t e r u r b a n lines. That is t a k e n care of by ciation at a recent meeting of the / B. B . U N G R E N Editor those who use these facilities, in proportion to t h e amount of S. M. P O W E L L . Ass't Editor directors of the organization at the use. Saginaw County Farm Bureau office. R. P. Reevy of Caro, Mich., was elec- Hart, Michigan, Since 9 5 % of our m o d e r n traffic is furnished by gasoline September Stli, 19:23 MICHIGAN STAtffFARM fiUBEAU ted secretary-treasurer. Another Gentlemen: driven vehicles, it is a p p a r e n t t h a t a gas t a x would automatically I have just been s o w i n g a (over crop and noticing such b e a u - Saginaw county man, Ueb. Terry, is distribute a l a r g e p o r t i o n of the burden of highway expense tiful peaches on my one year old South Havens. a member of the state board. The J am too "lil mid experienced a fruit grower in raising peach OFFICERS a m o n g t h e users of t h e r o a d s in p r o p o r t i o n ' to the benefits other directors are: John Purtel, orchards and have been imposed on in the introduction of m a n y W. E . P H I L L I P S , D e c a t u r President new varieties Of peaches so that I must say s o m e t h i n g and Bay county; Gottfried Gettel, Huron give credit tor good fruit whore it belongs. I picked y.£ lm. M. L . NOON, Jackson Vice-President derived. county; Burt Mellinger, Gratiot today, which were just grand for an early peach. I have been F R E D V A N NORSDALL, Three Rivers Treasurer raising and growing peaches for market for some forty years county; Dudley Harriot, Clinton now, and never have I seen its equal, or in fact, have I been Directors-At-Large AN ASSET SO GOOD THAT IT NEEDS IMPROVING county; A. B. Cook, Shiawassee coun- more pleased over any new variety than the South H a v e n . JAMES NICOL South Haven ty; George Hist, Midland county and Yours cordially, L. W H I T N E Y W A T K I N S Manchester P r o b a b l y by t h i s time this fall every r e a d e r of the N E W S (Signed) B E N T O N G E B H A R T . C. E. Ackerman, Shiawassee county. M B L V I N B. MCPHERSON Lowell has a t t e n d e d at least one agricultural fair this season. M a n y Mr. Price represents the Sugar Beet MRS. E D I T H M. W A G A R Carleton Growers on the Michigan State Farm E A R L C. McCARTY Bad A x e have a t t e n d e d t h e state fair, or the larger d i s t r i c t exhibitions, GEORGE F R I D A Y Coloraa Bureau Board of Directors. He is We were sold out August, 1921 for 1922 delivery and again in addition t o t h e i r local fairs. a strong Farm Bureau man. The sold out in October, 1922 for 1923 delivery. VEROLD F . GORMELY Newberry Commodity Directors I t is well t h a t we should attend our fairs. I t is generally t r u e directors are planning to adopt a Protect yourself by ordering now. This peach can be pro- t h a t the g r o w t h of the agricultural fair p a r a l l e l s and typifies working basis similar to the success- cured from no other source than us, as we are the original F R E D SMITH, Elk Rapids Michigan P o t a t o Growers E x c h a n g e ful methods of Burley Tobacco M. L. NOON, J a c k s o n . Michigan Milk Producers Association t h e d e v e l o p m e n t of the agriculture of any locality. The fair introducers and our rights to same are protected by Trade- ELMER A. BEAMER, Bllssfleld Michigan Live Stock E x c h a n g e Growers Association and the Cotton Mark. We will send the complete history of this peach to WALDO E . P H I L L I P S , Decatur Michigan Elevator E x c h a n g e shows the best p r o d u c t or fields, farm-yards a n d . b r e e d e r ' s skill, Growers Association of the South. all those interested on application, as well as prices for de- as well as t h e most up-to-date machinery a n d lahor saving livery, spring 1924. CLARK L. BRODY, L a n s i n g Headquarters..., Secretary, Manager devices. We urge those who want the hardiest and most profitable U. S. Studies Sugar commercial peach to place their orders now for spring 1924 I n g e n e r a l the fairs this year a p p e a r cleaner a n d more whole- delivery, o.r they may again be disappointed. State Farm Bureau Business Department at Lansing some t h a n formerly. The Michigan S t a t e F a i r refused to sell Beet Growers' Costs Seed Traffic, Claims Service General Offices Purchasing Wool Advertising space t o p a d d l e wheel concessions, while the Wisconsin S t a t e Saginaw, Sept. 10.—Twelre Unit- F a i r w e n t a step further and abandoned t h e carnival f e a t u r e s ed States tariff commission field A t Detroit Michigan Farm B u r e a u 7 P r o d u c e E x c h a n g e At Grand Rapids B. L. EWING, State F a r m Bureau Traffic Counsel 2729 Russel S t Murray Bldg. entirely. E v e r y w h e r e the boys' and g i r l s ' club work exhibits a r e b e i n g given greater prominence and every effort put forth to men are making a farm to farm study of the cost of producing sugar beets in Michigan. They arrived The Greening Nursery Co. m a k e t h e fair a real educational institution, helpful to the entire from Washington, D. C, Labor Day and went on to Owosso. They are in- Monroe, Michigan Michigan Commodity Marketing Associations family a n d community. Affiliated With Michigan State F a r m Bureau W i t h the fairs becoming such a t r e m e n d o u s asset, it is t h e terviewing sugar beet groweirs in Bom 1850—Still Growing Michigan Potato Growers E x c h a n g e Cadillac Tuscola, Saginaw and other sugar Michigan Milk Producers Association 707 Owen Bldg., Detroit p a r t of common sense to admit t h a t they m a y even yet not be beet counties. , Michigan L i v e Stock E x c h a n g e 425 N. Butler St., Lansing The purpose of the study which e n t i r e l y perfect a n d t h a t still further i m p r o v e m e n t and develop- the tariff commission is making is to Michigan Elevator E x c h a n g e F a r m Bureau Bldg., Lansing m e n t is possible. obtain information for the use of Director* and Officers of the Commodity Exchanges A few general recommendations might, therefore, not be out Congress regarding the cost of grow- MICH. E L E V A T O R EXCH. ing sugar beets and also general in- MICH. MILK P R O D U C E R S A S S ' N of o r d e r . First, every effort should be made to discourage f r a u d formation regarding conditions pre- W. E . Phillips, Prea Decatur N. P. Hull, P r e s Lansing L . C. Kamloweke, V i c e - P r e s A. M. Eckles, Vice-Pres a n d deception in the preparation a n d display of exhibits, a n d vailing in the industry. The commis- Washington Plymouth w h e r e discovered, t h e perpetrators of a n y such tricky practices sion began in January a study of the Carl Martin, Sec'y-Treas. Coldwater John C Near, Sec F l a t Rock relative cost of manufacturing sugar L. E. Osmer, Mgr Lansing B. F. Beach, Ass't. Sec Detroit should be heavily penalized. in this country and Cuba, and has C. S. Benton, Beans Lansing H . W . Norton, T r e a s Howell Second, in t h e case of boys' a n d g i r l s ' club "work exhibits, studied the operation of a large num- D. P. Sowle, H a y ,Lansing M. L . Noon Jackson J a m e s Nicol South H a v e n e t e r n a l vigilance should be exercised to make sure that the stock ber of cane and beet factories in L . W . Harwood Adrian H. D. Horton Kinds W . J . Barnard Paw Paw Cuba, Hawaii and continental United or p r o d u c t displayed by the junior exhibitors is actually the re- States. The study which is now be- George McCalla Ypsilantl Ray Potts Washington John Nlcolson Mariette Fred W . Meyer Fair H a v e n s u l t of their skill and training a n d not of some far older a n d ing made of farmers' costs of grow- M. R. Shisler Caledonia D r . W . C. M c K I n n e y . . . D a v l s b u r g m o r e experienced person. ing beets was undertaken at the re- F. M. Oehmke Back James J. Brackenberry....Bad Axe quest of growers in the mountain MICH. POTATO GROWERS Third, in livestock exhibits, the actual bonafide - b1 feeder should states. MICH. L I V E STOCK E X C H . EXCH. b e given every preference. It is extremely discouraging to t h e Henry Curtis, Prea Cadillac E . A . Beamer, P r e s Bllssfleld The United States Department of W . J . Perry, V i c e - P r e s . . . honest-to-goodness breeder to b r i n g the p r o d u c t oi his b r e e d i n g Fred Smith, Vice-Pres. Elk Rapids Grand Blano Agriculture and the Michigan Agri- S. B . Rogers, See E a s t Jordan cultural College are co-operating with C. C. Wells, Gen. Mgr Cadillac J . H . O'Mealey, S e c y Pittsford a n d feeding skill to a fair only to have it defeated by some P . M. Granger, T r e a s Charlotte the tariff commission and have fur- 0 . S . Wood, Treas Barryton Alex L i n d s e y Decker professional show-man or millionaire stock farm vi lose winning nished the services of some of their J. D. Robinson Levering Edward Dlppey Perry J. T. B u s s e y Provemont h e r d s and flocks represent an aggregation of f r e a k s , ,nd prodigies best men in this work, including Wil- C . H . Runciman Lowell Ernest Snyder Lakeview L . E . Willott Laingsburg picked up one here, and one there, all over the Unite d States a n d liam J. Kurtz of Michigan agricul- C. V. Tracy Ithaca tural college. The attitude of the Canada. Such stock is- not the result of t r u e breeding, and a s a commission is one of strict impartial- American Farm Bureau Federation O. B . B R A D F U T B J. W . COVERDALE President Secretary r u l e the exhibitor can not supply sale stock of anywhere n e a r equal q u a l i t y for prospective customer^. B u t .nevertheless this ty as regards all controversies be-j, tween the growers and sugar fac- Fall Blankets Special G E N E R A L OFFICERS A . F . B . F 68 E a s t W a s h i n g t o n St., Chicago tories and every effort will be made This is our "Michigan" bed blanket, a beautiful, fluffy GRAY SILVER W a s h i n g t o n Representative t y p e of s h o w m a n often takes home the blue ribbons and cham- to secure statistics which will be blanket that will please any woman. If you are looking for a LEGISLATIVE H E A D Q U A R T E R S M u n s e y Bldg., W a s h i n g t o n , D . C. pionship cups, while the faithful and constructive breeder must truly representative of the industry. snug, warm bed covering, this is it. Easy to wash and keep fresh and clean. It will never get lumpy from washing. r e s t content w i t h the more modest a w a r d s . The commission's field men ex- Quilts do oftentimes, unless first taken apart, washed then W H O PAYS THE ROAD TAX FOR AUTO TOURISTS? pect to visit several hundred farmers re-quilted. The Michigan is a single blanket, 66 x 84 inches. 1 in each district. Each farmer will It is 7 5 % virgin wool, made on a very fine cotton warp. It Now t h a t the chilly nights a r e c a u s i n g t h e t h o u s a n d s of tour- comes in small tan and white checks, like the illustration. ists c a r s to t u r n s o u t h w a r d , it is well to p a u s e a m o m e n t a n d re- flect on the t r e m e n d o u s asset w h i c h t h e t o u r i s t business is to the "Ag" Board Widens Breach be asked to supply definite informa- tion regarding the cost of growing beets. The answers thus obtained It is an exceptionally good value at $7.50 W o l v e r i n e state. A s t h e Monroe E v e n i n g N e w s p u t s i t : " D u e in p a r t to i t s n a t u r a l a t t r a c t i o n s as a s u m m e r r e s o r t , a n d Between Governor, Farmer will be compared and verified, and figures from them will be tabulated, giving the representative costs from THE OTTAWA We offer another splendid bargain in our "Ottawa" 1 0 0 % virgin wool, double bed blanket. It is 7 2 x 8 4 inches and in fully equal p a r t to the immense a m o u n t which t h e state has growing beets in Michigan. weighs about 5 lbs. The Ottawa comes only in a grey and Defiance Hurled A t Administration B y Board; white plaid. The checks are about 6 inches square. For recently e x p e n d e d for i m p r o v e d h i g h w a y s , M i c h i g a n is r a p i d l y Christmas, wedding or other gift occasions, and for every M a y Be Opening Of Lengthy Battle; Rural becoming one of the most p o p u l a r s t a t e s in t h e Union w i t h tour- ists from other localities who s p e n d t h e i r v a c a t i o n s j o u r n e y i n g W r a t h Long Smouldering, S a y s THREE COUNTIES day use nothing could give more delight than an Ottawa blanket. Priced at _ $13.00 Lansing Newspaper These blankets were made when labor and materials were on t h e r o a d . " L i t e r a l l y t h o u s a n d s of cars e n t e r M i c h i g a n each week d u r - Now that the state board of a g r i - * culture has given the Groesbeck ad- for that the legislature never even OPENCAMPAIGNS much jower than today. Although blanket prices have gen- erally gone to higher levels, Farm Bureau blanket prices re- ing J u l y and A u g u s t , t h r o u g h t h e s o u t h e r n g a t e w a y s . N e a r l y main the same. Place your order today. Send check or money ministration to understand that it considered a reapportionment of leg- Farmers Are Keen For Facts order, or we will ship C. O. D. We ship postage prepaid. half as m a n y , a c c o r d i n g to estimate b y t h e D e t r o i t A u t o m o b i l e will not surrender its claimed con- islative representation at that ses- Club, s t r e a m in t h r o u g h t h e e a s t e r n e n t r a n c e s a t D e t r o i t a n d stitutional powers and authority over sion, so much desired by the governor Regarding Their MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU the administration of Michigan Agri- and Wayne county from which he P o r t H u r o n . The license plates of Ohio, I n d i a n a , Illinois, P e n n s y l - cultural college and the sole control comes. Organization Blankets & Clothing Department v a n i a a n d New Y o r k have become so familiar a sight on t h e of its finances, into the hands of t r u n k line h i g h w a y s as to cause n o c o m m e n t . A d d e d t o t h e Now it is being pointed out that the governor and the state admin- unless the governor and the adminis- Farm Bureau membership cam- Lansing Michigan istrative board, the lines of differ- trative board recede from their de- paigns open Sept. 24, in Livingston, a r m y of Michigan-owned cars, they comprise a fleet which, dur- Mecosta and Wexford counties, ence between the two state author- mands for control of the extension ing t h e summer m o n t h s is b r i n g i n g a flood of gold n o t only to ities are already being well defined organization of M. A. C , the farmers where State Farm Bureau solicitors and the promised fight does not by will come to Lansing to attend the and local Farm Bureau members are the cities along the t r u n k line h i g h w a y s , b u t also to the great calling on the farmers in those coun- r e s o r t region r e a c h i n g to M a c k i n a w City a n d across t h e straits any means indicate a one-sided af- special session in November with ties. fair. their axes all ready again to slay any into the U p p e r P e n i n s u l a . Ever since the long-drawn-out con- proposed reapportionment legisla- During the two weeks just past, " M a n y of these t o u r i s t s stop r e g u l a r l y at the excellent hotels test between Governor Groesbeck and tion. Farm leaders are saying plain- campaigns were carried on in Ionia, the 1923 legislature at this year's ly that they are going to have what Berrien and Newaygo counties. Fol- which their 1 p a t r o n a g e has helped to establish a n d maintain. Thousands of them pause at t h e t o u r i s t s ' camps which exist in the s t a t e p a r k s a n d city s u b u r b s . These c a m p i n g t o u r i s t s rely on regular session, and the inroads they claim is theirs, at least to the which have been made by the govern- extent of a half loaf, or they will or on the state department of agri- never grant even half a loaf to the low-up work remains to be done in those counties. In these days of the automobile and particularly at fair InsureYourAutomobile t h e region t h r o u g h which they p a s s for t h e i r supplies, dividing culture, and later the attempt to other fellow. time, many people are away from home and must be seen later. Ionia Total Assets over $365,000.00 shear the board of its control over It is pointed out by supporters of t h e i r custom between the m e r c h a n t a n d t h e f a r m e r . the agricultural extension division the state board of agriculture rela- county signed 175 members in the With congested traffic upon all highways and " L i t e r a l l y millions of dollars are being b r o u g h t into t h e state of M. A. C. ,the Michigan State Farm tive to the financing of the extension first four townships canvassed. Ber- Bureau and other leading farmers' division of the college this year, in- rien signed 100 in the first three heavy trucks and automobiles, no wise farmer will t h i s y e a r by those who come to t r a v e l , to camp, to fish or to organizations of the state have been cluding the county agents organiza- townships and in each case there otherwise enjoy the Michigan s u m m e r climate a n d each t o u r i s t daily becoming more pronounced in tion, that there will be a way of ob- still remains a large number of farm- drive his car a day without automobile insurance. r e t u r n s to his home to spread a m o n g his f r i e n d s t h e gospel of a their opposition to these policies of taining the needed funds even if the ers to be seen. the Groesbeck administration. Follow-up work is proceeding in Why not insure in the pioneer Mutual? vacation in M i c h i g a n . " state administrative board carries out With the first big issue now put its mandate and positively refuses to several counties. It is not unusual Now starting ninth year of success. The s u m m e r tourist business has g r o w n so r a p i d l y t h a t it is up to the governor since his advent allow the board of agriculture the for a county to sign up nearly as impossible to fully a p p r e c i a t e or a c c u r a t e l y d e t e r m i n e its pres- into the executive office, by the state $150,000 legislative appropriation many in the follow-up work as were About 45,000 of the leading farmers and busi- board of agriculture, based square- for this year. Frankly the adminis- signed up during the regular cam. ent magnitude. However, reliable a n d c o m p e t e n t m e n estimate y on the constitutional provisions rel- trative board and the governor Paign. The follow-up work bene ness men are insured in said Company, t h a t t h e r e are fully 200,000 visitors here in M i c h i g a n each day ative to the administration and con- thought the board of agriculture fits by the first campaign and ii trol of the state agricultural college, could be easily compelled to give up spread over a longer period of time The Company has paid in claims since organic t h r o u g h o u t the s u m m e r for a period of ten weeks. A questionnaire c o n d u c t e d a m o n g scores of v i s i t i n g t o u r i s t s it is conceded that the line is sharp- its control of the extension work by Eventually in every county, every zation over $1,500,000.00. ly drawn between the administration the threat to hold up the appropria- farmer who is Farm Bureau timber by the G r a n d R a p i d s ITorald has revealed t h a t one of t h e most and the farm leaders of the state. tion. That was a weapon which it will be seen. The Company has experienced officers, agents common complaints of these visitors is with reference to the con- That other farm organizations in ad- was believed would be most effec- Barry county has added 300 more and claim adjusters to give you prompt service. dition to the farm bureau, have signi- tive. members in the follow-up work, Al- dition, or lack of condition, of our h i g h w a y s . M a n y s t a t e d t h a t fied their support of the board of ag- they would not have objected to a gasoline t a x , because t h e y See Way Out legan has added about 200 to date The Company has carried insurance for such riculture in the fight which now and Eaton and Van Buren have add- were accustomed to p a y i n g one at home. I t is i n t e r e s t i n g to looms, is well understood. They pro- The extension division, however, ed about 250 each. Other counties men as Ex-Governor Rich, the late Governor pose to stand by the board which is now receiving a considerable sum are just starting such work and Warner, and many leading lawyers, bankers and r e m e m b e r t h a t motorists in ,'56 s t a t e s p a y gas t a x e s w h e n at home, they maintain under the state con- for expenses of that work and the should show similar results. but can t e a r u p Michigan h i g h w a y s w i t h o u t m a k i n g even a slight stitution is the exclusive authority county agents' organization, from the More than 4,000 Farm Bureau business men of the State. return. in the direction and the control of boards of supervisors of the counties. members have had important parts in If Michigan is to retain, develop a n d p r o m o t e its precious the finances of that college and its It has also in the past received sup- the 20 campaigns that have been car- It will cost to insure a Dodge car for fire, theft and work. port from the local county farm bu- ried on to date, averaging about 150 t of tourist p a t r o n a g e it must m a i n t a i n a n d i m p r o v e its high- Farmers Sought Gas Tax reaus. By continuing the county sup- per county. Success is largely due liability in the country districts only $10.50. ways, it would be a short-sighted policy for u s " t o kill the There are other angles of this port, and boosting it some if neces- to their work. Everywhere farmers See our local agent, or write situation which only add fuel to the sary, together with continued funds are keen for additional facts about bat laid the golden e g g " by falling behind in our r o a d fire. The farmers of Michigan, par- from local farm bureaus and other their organization. They find the building p r o g r a m . The b u r n i n g question is, " H o w shall this be ticularly through their organizations, agricultural organizations, it is claim- demanded the passage of a gasoline ed that work could be carried on this solicitors a well posted bunch of men, courteous and glad to answer CITIZENS MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE f i n a n c e d ? " Shall it be done as at p r e s e n t t h r o u g h confiscatory adjoining p r o p e r t y , t h r o u g h general t o w n s h i p a n d coun- tax by the 1923 legislature, but the year regardless of the position taken questions. The solicitors are all INSURANCE COMPANY bill was blocked through the official by the administration.—THE STATE farmers and Farm Bureau members ty levies and t h r o u g h the p y r a m i d i n g u p of a s t a g g e r i n g b u r d e n and political influence exerted by JOURNAL, Lansing, Mich., Sept. 15, They hail from various parts of the Howell, Michigan of public debt by continuing to m o r t g a g e the f u t u r e t h r o u g h t h e Governor Groesbeck. In retaliation 1923. state and know Michigan conditions in Fails To Quench Ardor Bd. ofForAg.People's Stands Fast BEAN JOBBERS WOULD Rights PROTECT OUR PRODUCT t LIVINGSTON MEN Wexford Gas Tax Backers (Continued from page one) Echo of Gas Tax Fight Detroit, Sept. 15—At meeting of the Michigan Bean Job- the fall GET BEST BULLS [ford Gets Results Intense "hostility to the Michigan bers Association here Sept. 12-13, Adopt Resolutions on Import- State Farm Bureau and its local or- the association approved the action BY CO-OPERATING ganizations on the part of certain of California bean interests who are ty Organized Action ant Issues at Annual politicians dates from the time that asking Congress for a law requiring Central Sire, Son of C o w With continued from page one) Farm Bureau members throughout all imported food products to be Meeting U. S. Butterfat Record, Michigan fought for a gas tax and marked on the container with the ,8 where the Agent and inter- put it through both houses of the name of the country of origin and i ra ngers have gone out in the Cadillac, Sept. 9—Eleven of the 16 legislature by overwhelming majori- approximate date of manufacture, or Is U s e d Lf the community and tested. townships of Wexford County were ties, despite bitter efforts by the season "When grown. | c of outfits have been placed represented at the annual meeting of Governor to kill it. He did kill it Howell, Sept. 20—The old saying Such law would protect Michigan hands of farmers. the Wexford County Farm Bureau at personally by vetoing it, and the and California beans against the on- puts it, "Anything worth while do- Schools Co-opcrato Cadillac, Sept. 8. Officers were elect- protest that went up throughout the slaughts of inferior foreign grown ing, is worth while doing well." Such Lngements have been made ed, resolutions adopted and plans state has continued to grow in vol- beans. was the motto of a group of aggres- sive farmers in Livingston County Bean Trade Welcomes ie superintendents of the con- laid for the coming year. | c( ] agricultural schools for At the auditorium of the Park of \g on this work in the five dis- the Lakes 100 Farm Bureau mem- ume and intensity of purpose. Discussion as to the amount' of when they started laying plans for a The Board of Agriculture incurred bean crop damage owing to the wet bull association. Michelex! the displeasure of Governor Groes- and cold weather of that period Since June a complete four block Orders and congratulations was the reply made by canners, |n the county. Instructions for bers and families, who had braved wholesalers and other big bean buyers to the Michigan Ele- beck when it found that it could not came to an agreement that up to that bull association has been organized. and sending in samples to the raw weather and rain, sat down vator Exchange's adoption of the above MICHE5LEX trade continue with Dr. David Friday as time damage had not been heavy. It also has a sire known as the su- mark for every bag of. C. H. P. Michigan beans, sold by the Agricultural Agent's office to a picnic dinner. president of the Michigan Agricul- Threshing and harvesting have been per-bull or central sire. This gives Exchange for its co-operative members. lieen mailed to over five hun- A report of the work of the Coun- tural College. All political efforts badly delayed. Michigan made ship- the four block association the use of irmers, assuring them prompt ty Farm Bureau was read by Wm. F. to force the Board to keep Mr. Fri- ments of new beans August 28 last MICHELEX is our assurance that buyers are getting Mich- five sires. igan CHP beans— the nation's standard—direct from the Johnson, County Agricultural Agent day were unavailing and he went. year, but very few cars will be ship- The unique feature of the work growers. It protects our shippers against inferior beans or [ilization demonstrations have and Secretary, which was accepted, Attacks Have a Purpose ped this year before October 1. The of the association is that the best foreign beans. irried on by the County Agri- ordered printed and mailed to the As a result the politicians have following officers were elected: t "Send us 1,000 MICHELEX announcements. We'll be glad cows in most of the herds have been to sell our trade on the brand," volunteered a leading Indiana il Agent, principally with al- membership. not spared any energy in their ef- President, Frank Nowlin, Albion; selected for the central sire, which ind potatoes, with remarkable buyer. Brody Inspires Confidence forts to discredit the State Board of 1st Vice-Pres., F. M. Cross, Bad Axe; is being kept in the center of the A Florida house said, "We are going to emphasize quality which have been published to Clark L. Brody, Secretary and Agriculture and the Farm Bureau 2nd V. P., W. E. Snelling, Bay City; block. The committee in charge of when quoting your MICHELEX. It is a step in the right rmers. Two tests on potatoes in General Manager of the Michigan work in Michigan. 3rd V. P., Ernest Beuchlein, UiHon the selection of these bulls, had in direction." ption with the Soils depart- State Farm Bureau, held a very in- Following is the letter, signed City. A Tennessee house wrote, "We think it will mean repeat mind two things: fiirst, true Hol- [M. A. C , are now in progress. terested audience for upward of an unanimously by the six members of business." Directors:F. E. Lewellyn, Grand stein type; second, production,—both Study Spuds in Fields hour with a vivid description of the the State Board of Agriculture, and Rapids; J. Wilson, Marlette; Chas. for seven days and yearly periods. Is your co-op entitled to use MICHELEX brand for lust 15 and 16, the second an- organization and work of the State delivered to Governor Groesbeck on Francis, Standish; C. S. Benton, Lan- your beans? If not, ask your directors to investigate the Get the Best Blood Lines sales service of the Michigan Elevator Exchange for grain, Dotato tour was held in the body, the various commodity* ex- Sept. 14: sing ;James B. Crawford, Ithaca; B. The dams of all the five bulls own- hay and beans. Write us yourself. with Extension Specialists changes, and departments within the The communication of the Board A. Stickle, Lansing. ed by the association have stood Michigan Agricultural Col- Bureau. Probably never before had of Agriculture reads in full as fol- near the top ranks at both state and MICHIGAN ELEVATOR EXCHANGE fsisting. Field and warehouse the members realized what a tremen- lows: national shows. The dam of the one with 154 in attendance dous piece of work had been accom- "Hon. State Administrative Board, P. M. Helps Shippers' junior bull has won first place at the Serves 150 Co-operative Elevators in Michigan I. Cultural methods, seed, plished in the short space of three Capitol Building, lisease and insect pests, spray- years and what a business machine Lansing, Michigan. With Refrigerators National Dairy show for three con- Lansing Michigan secutive years. All the bulls are forage, ventilation and market- has been built. This fact was abun- "Gentlemen: Detroit, Sept. 17—The Pere Mar- grandsons of Piebe Laura Ollie are thoroughly gone into, dantly revealed by expressions of "This board is in receipt of your quette has notified the public that Homestead King, without question growing of soy beans for hay members after the meeting. communication of July 12, 1923, ad- it has made arrangement with other one of the greatest show bulls the >lds too acid for alfalfa or H. L. Barnum of the Michigan Po- dressed to Mr. H. H. Halladay, sec- companies for an additional 600 breed has ever had, besides being a clover has been constantlyipn- tato Growers Exchange told his hear- retary of the Michigan Agricultural more refrigerator cars for the move- proved sire able to transmit to his )ed by the County Agricultural ers how important it was to the suc- college, in which it appears that cer- ment of Michigan potatoes, apples, offspring the power to make the most as this low lime requirement. cess of that big institution that a live tain recommendations made by Mr. etc. The Pere Marquette is building creditable records in the milk pail. Ie furnishes a dairy roughage Qounty Agent be on the job. Mr. Charles J. Deland, Secretary of State 300 refrigerator cars at its Grand May Walker Ollie Homestead, one lly higher in protein than alfal- r.arnum praised the campaign as and a member of your board, were Rapids shops. These, together with of the daughters of this famous bull, fey its aid, a rotation can be now conducted in Wexford County adopted by your board at a meeting such refrigerators as it obtains from is the dam of the central sire owned |ed out by those who cannot af- along the line of legumes to better held on July 10, last, said recom- the Fruit Growers Express and con- by the Livingston County Bull As- buy lime for all their fields the quality of potatoes. mendations being as follows: necting lines, will enable the P. M. sociation. This cow holds the record re, giving a dairy roughage Farmers Must Help Selves 1. "That the general supervision to have an additional 1,000 refriger- for butterfat production, with a rec- fin protein and very acceptable Alfred Bentall, organization direc- of the extension of the Michigan Ag- ator cars at the service of Michigan ord of 1523.10 lbs. of butter from other lines. Several farmers tor, talked on the second member- ricultural college, together with the shippers this fall. This seems to as- 31,610 lbs. of milk. pe county have availed them- ship campaign now going on in the authority to hire county agents and sure shippers that they will nut en- Can Help Other Breeders of this aid and give the prac- state and which will start in the all other employees .and to prescribe counter the great difficultly that This bull association is composed ligh praise. Boys' School Helps |e growing of vetch as a fall le- county some time between Septem- their duties and to fix their salaries, they met one year ber 24th and October 1st. ago. [The of all purebred Holstein be placed by the State Board of Agri- Michigan State Farm Bureau traffic number of which have very credit- Mr. Bentall sharply warned the culture by proper resolution, in the department has taken a very active able official records. Many of them cows, a The Blanket For has been encouraged at all farmers against expecting the gov- hands of the Dean of Agriculture of part in acquainting the Pere Mar- are in a cow testing association. and notable progress has been ernment to do everything for them. the College. in the northwest part of the They must do for themselves the quette with the definite needs of 2. "That county agents receive Farm Bureau shippers ly, mostly through the able same as any other business if they their entire salaries and expenses the territory of the P. M. and this should make some real improve- The offspring from a lineup of throughout leaders such as this association has, Your Car This Fall This Farm Bureau Campers' and Autoists' blanket Is prov- Instrations of Dorr Stack, for- expect to get their work done. from the federal government, the seems to be the evidence of the co- ments over the foundation stock, if ing very popular with our members. Campers and motorists superintendent of the Hanover There are certain things along state or the several counties of the operation promised by the roalroad. breeding still holds true. As other agree with us that the same quality blanket can't be bought communities organize for bull as- elsewhere at anything near our exceptionally low price of tultural School, and his boys. educational lines that the govern- state, but from no other source. T $5.00, C. O. D., postage prepaid. Ie past year has noted a large in- ment does for all linesi of business 3. "That the dean of agriculture of the appropriations made by the sociation work, the demands for |e in the use of copper sulphate, and certain things it can and will submit to this board immediately a legislature. » suitable sires can be taken care of This blanket is 100% virgin wool, direct from the sheep to ie sulphate for spraying, most- do for the farmer, but it can never revised budget of salaries and "We take pleasure in agan sub- locally, from the offspring of the you. One reason why it wears so well. It is soft and warm, but sturdily built for wear. Folks who buy it for camping to the influence of the Farm guarantee him cost of inefficient op- expenses based as nearly as possible mitting to the state admin strative best cows sired to the central sire. purposes observe with satisfaction that it will make a splendid |u. Several high pressure pow- eration any more than it could the on the money available under the board the extension budget of the Information can be had by writing automobile blanket this winter,—and it will. You will find jajyers have come in although automobile manufacturer or thel Smith-Lever act, the United States college. Under its provisions as pre- to the Livingston County Farm Bu- it warm and comfy as an extra cover for your bed. It's just along; t\:o line of spray rings hardware man. It is up to the farm- Department of Agriculture, and state scribed by law the . s t a t e ,toard,>Qf. reau, at Howell; Michigan. the thing for a live bunch of tumbling youngsters. You know is yet returned no results. er to finance his own educational and county appropriations and if agriculture made contrai during what they do to most blankets. ?ast year has shown a steady and sales departments, the govern- these funds are inappropriate to car- the month of June with all of its em- The Farm Bureau Campers' blanket is big and roomy. It rnient in co-operative market- ment co-operating to Such extent as ry on the work as outlined, the mat- ployes for the fiscal year beginning the county. Four, out of the good public policy will permit. ter be referred to this board for fur- July 1, 1923, and ending June 30, ROOSEVELT URGES comes in two sizes 60x72 and 6 6 x 8 4 inches. State your choice. Order yours today. Prompt delivery. s-operative marketing associa- Perry F. Powers, responding for ther attention." 1924. This budget is the on© agreed m the county have either ship- the Cadillac Chamber of Commerce, Co-operate With U. S. upon with the federal department of CO-OP MARKETING Ask us about Farm Bureau tailor-made suits and overcoats. Suits priced from $35.75 to $40.25. Overcoats, $33.19 to $45. r are preparing to ship live- and D. L. Hagerman, Agricultural "In reply may we be permitted to agriculture. We, therefore, cannot Write for sample and style book. co-operatively through the and Industrial Agent of the Pennsyl- state that the extension service of comply with your request for a- re- |igan Livestock Exchange at De- vania Lines, also spoke at the meet- the Michigan Agricultural college is vised budget. to.. T. R. Jr., S a y s That Day of From three of these locals ing and came out strong for the a co-operative enterprise with the "This board has no desire or pur- Single-Handed Marketing MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU fry, eggs, and veal have been County Agent System and paid mark- United States Department of Agri- pose of refusing to co-operate with jed to the Michigan State Farm ed compliment to the Wexford Coun- culture. It is based on the Federal the state administrative board when H a s Passed Clothing & Blankets Dep't. |au Produce Exchange. From one ty Farm Bureau program of the past Smith-Lever act of May 8, 1914, the such action does not involve a sur- grain has been shipped through three years. provisions of which act were accept- render of the powers and responsi- Syracuse, N. Y., Sept. 11.—Com- Lansing Michigan State Farm Bureau Elevator Ex- Adopt Resolution ed without reservations by the state bilities which the statutes and the bination and co-operation are the re. These instances show that The following resolution was of- legislature of Michigan (Act 65, Pub- constitution of this state place upon hope of the American farmer, Assist- is taking its place as a bon- fered and unanimously adopted: lic Acts 1915.) That law places us, according to Art. XI. State Con- ant Secretary Roosevelt, of the navy gear in the big machine. Resolved by the member- the work done under the act wholly stitution of Michigan and Act -269, department, declared Tuesday in an Women Take Part ship of the Wexford County with the land grant colleges. The 1909—as follows: address at the New York state fair. >men also take a part in Farm |au activities in Wexford Coun- The Cherry Grove' Women's Farm Bureau in annual meet- work done under the act may also ing assembled, that we extend he only such as is actually agreed Michigan. to the State Board of Agricul- upon by the proper officials of the "Art. XL State Constitution of The government's part in aiding the "Sec. agriculturist, he said, should be con- 7. xxx The members thus fined to legalizing fullest co-opera- FERTILIZER Biunity Club this year has been ture our hearty commendation land grant colleges, and the federal elected and their successors in office tion, and in extending credit facili- Guaranteed Goods Right Prices ise touch with the County Agri- for the dignified and business- secretary of agriculture. The plans shall be a body corporate tp be ties "where it serves some practical [ral Agent and has adopted a ~, * like attitude of said Board in for extension work in Michigan under known as "The State Board of Agri- purpose." Buy through your Co-op. Par program of work, comprising handling the affairs of the the act for the year 1923-24 had al- culture." "In my opinion," Mr. Roosevelt projects, viz: Textiles, Clothing v*" * Michigan Agricultural College, ready been drawn up in accordance " 'Sec. 8. xx The board phall have said, "the farmer has not kept step The Michigan State Farm Bureau, the Ohio F a r m Bu- [Millinery; Home Management; and their steadfast resistance with the law and approved by both general supervision of the college, with the times. The day of the small reau and the Indiana Farm Bureau have combined their Uy Culling; Farm Accounting. to all attempts to invade their the board of agriculture and the fed- and the direction and control of all individual has passed. Economy and fertilizer contracts this year and now have exclusive sale \Koch, Extension Specialist in constitutional prerogatives. eral government previous to July 1, agricultural college funds' " I efficiency are vital to success and it in their respective states of the entire output of a new Economics is scheduled for .. Be It Further Resolved, that and are now being put in operation. " 'Act. 269, 1909. is axiomatic that either in buying or modernly equipped fertilizer factory. This factory has ^ 2 5 and 2 6 in the county, we still adhere to the princi- " 'Sec. 2. The government of the selling, if you deaj in bulk, you can just been completed and everything known to modern demonstration on constructing a ples of the gasoline tax as a "We note the suggestion" of the Michigan Agricultural College shall deal to your advantage. science in the way of machinery has been installed to pro- -made fireless cooker was giv fair and equitable means of state administrative board that the be vested in the state board of agri- "There is one way, and one way duce fertilizer of a high grade at a minimum cost. |UI"ing the summer and several financing the construction and matter of the general supervision of culture. only, that the farmer can meet this [e members have since construct- maintenance of our State High- extension,work and the employment " 'Sec. 6. The State Board of condition. He must combine him- The Acid Phosphate produced in -this plant is made JOkers for themselves; a poultry way system and consider it an of extension officials be placed in Agriculture shall have the general self. If he does not combine and co- from Florida rock which, as is well known, is superior to ig demonstration has been held economic and not a political the hands of the dean of agriculture. supervision of the Michigan Agricul- operate with his brother farmers he Tennessee rock and produces a fertilizer which is ex- 1144 farm accounts arc being question; therefore, we com- The employment of the extension tural college; of all appropriations will unquestionably be forced under. tremely light in color. Bulletins and directions have mend the officers of the Mich- staff and the members of the college made by the state or by congress for The proof of this is everywhere The following grades can be shipped in mixed cars furnished on kitchen conven- igan iState Farm Bureau for faculty and the approval of plans the support of said college, or for around us. es, water systems, sanitary toil their active efforts in carrying and policies of the college for exten- the support of the experiment sta- "New York state is one of the of fifteen tons or more: (preserving and canning of foods out the wishes of the Board of sion and all other lines of work are tion or any sub-station, or for any leading states in co-operative move- 2-8-16 2-8-4 |"iany kindred subjects. Delegates as expressed in res- very clearly functions of the state other purpose for which said college ment, but even in New York state 0-10-10 2-8-15 the lines of Farm Finance, olutions at their last annual board of agriculture which it has no is created. we have only begun the journey. 2-10-12 0-14-4 'o. Agricultural Agent has had meeting on this question. right to delegate to other authori- " 'Sec. 7. The board shall fix the "Co-operation is necessary for sal- Merable to do with the cases of Officers elected were: President, ties. The state board of agriculture salary of the president, professors vation of the farmer, and the salva- 0-8-24 1-8-4 r'duals desiring loans through Neil Martin of Slagle, vice-president, is at a loss to understand how it can and other employees, and shall pre- tion of the farmer is necessary for 3-8-6 0-12-0 [Federal Farm Loan and the G. A. Elmore of Selma, and treasur- relinquish its powers as defined by scribe their respective duties. the salvation of the general public." 2-8-10 0-20-0 N. The latter have been quite er, F. O. Peterson of Clam Lake. the constitution and assumes that " 'Sec. 9. The board shall direct One effect of co-operation in the 2-10-4 0-18-0 in consulting him and have the state administrative board does the disposition of any moneys appro- future may be expected in improved jn a disposition to go as far as Members of the Executive Com- not contemplate such action as is in- priated by the legislature or by con- warehousing, the speaker predicted, 2-12-2 0-16-0 | banking will warrant for pro- mittee elected were: R. D. Horton dicated by the terms of its communi- gress for the agricultural college.' with huge storage plants, probably Sulphate of Ammonia Bone Meal live purposes. Since the new of Wexford to succeed himself, Geo. Muriate of Potash Meat Scrap cation. The dean of agriculture, as "Therefore, in view of the ex- located at strategic points in relation went into effect for better fi- W. Harrison of Cedar Creek to suc- a matter of fact, has been made act- press provisions of the constitution to markets. Nitrate of Soda Tankage ln F g along agricultural lines, ceed J. V. Harrison and Walter Go to your Co-op. manager at once and tell him what ing president of the college for the which states that the general super- These, he believes, should be own- fiord banks are even more ready Stocking of Henderson to succeed W. ensuing year and in such capacity vision of the Michigan Agricultural ed by the farmers' co-operatives you want and urge him to get his order in to us at the P along with the farmer as far W. Gulleckson of Liberty. will make recommendations to the themselves, for, besides being better earliest possible moment so that fertilizer may arrive in |' 3 Plant and methods will justify. The members holding over are Board of Agriculture with reference college and the direction and control managed, the "politics which in- Edward Stiver of Wexford, A. S. of all agricultural college funds time for fall sowing. variably creep into state-owned in- Exhibits at Fair Cassety of Colfax and Alonzo Oatley to all college employes, but the res- shall be in our hands, we cannot con- dustries could be kept out." For further information write direct to 1 I the Northern District Fair the of Mesick. ponsibility for the employment rests sider any proposals involving the hty Agent took charge of build- as heretofore with the board itself. surrender of our authority in the ad- Mr. Roosevelt concluded with a u p the farm crops and fruit de- THIS SOUNDS GOOD "As to the suggestion that county ministration of the affairs of the word against "quack" remedies. MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU ments. He spent considerable agents receive all their salary and Michigan Agricultural college. "All over the country," he said, Purchasing Department, Lansing, Michigan throughout the district on these The railroads have put in service expenses from federal, state and "In consideration of the matter as "there are sincere, but mentally lim- fters. The fruit exhibit was prob- since January 1, 103,3 74 new freight county funds, we have for some time outlined above and the urgent need ited fanatics and self-seeking politi- the best wholly farm orchard cars and had on order that date, not recognized this as desirable and are of the college for the funds appro- cians peddling false doctrines. These ! a y ever seen at that fair. The delivered, 80,535 new cars. looking forward to some such an ar- priated by the legislature for carry- comprise such things as government Uo exhibit consisted of 57 en- rangement as rapidly as funds from ing out the extension program as price fixing and unsound loans. Steer that drew favorable experts over the state, remarks the procuring of 4,000 pounds of these public sources will permit. In- agreed upon with the federal gov- long run, anything which hurts the Picric Acid, salvaged war material, creased state appropriations for ex- ernment, we trust that our recent country hurts the farmer, just as ^exhibit of potatoes was entered and delivering it to farmers at a sav- tension work were asked of the state requisition for $75,000 may be im- surely as anything which hurts the clear of them. Remember that in the SEED GROWERS |J?° County Farm Bureau at the ing that comes to one quarter as legislature the past session for ex- mediately honored. farmer hurts the country."—Detroit Your Mammoth, Medium, Alsike and Sweet Clover, L*o Show in Grand Rapids, win- much as the Agent's salary for the actly this purpose, but the legisla- Very truly yours, , ture chose to limit the appropria- STATE BOARD OF AdllHTLTUJK. Free Press. also Alfalfa, can be handled either on consignment with rv second prize on 150 lb. sack year. This has given great satis- - a n d 4th prize on peck lots of faction to the users. The Agent has tions to $1 HO,000 for the current L. W H I T N E Y W A T K I X S 60 to 70 % cash advance or on outright purchase by the >ed seed, standing at the head spoken at and co-operated with all year and $1,"»0,000 for 1924-25 and J A S O N WOODMAN Read the Farm Bureau News ,e DORA H. STOCKMAN every issue from front to end , You MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU I entries that had been taken the Granges, Community Clubs and so far as the use of state moneys for M. B . MCPHERSON will then be able to discuss your ^ cellar or storage. kindred organizations at every op- this purpose is concerned the board Seed Dep't. of agriculture deems it proper to C. L. BRODY Farm Bureau with anyone who Michigan aou?u t h e o u t s t a n d i n g miscel- portunity in an endeavor to help ru- conduct this work within the limits might have a desire to "cuss" it. Lansing ral life. J. R. McCOLL. items of the year's work was ••MM^HHHI SEPTEMBER 2 1 . I P Q 0 FOUR MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS Bureau Helping Gunn BUREAU WINNING Big Veterinary Field Is Open In Medicine OPPORTUNITY FOR Marsh Onion Growers 1 FIGHTS TO CUT Veterinary medicine offers a most attractive field today to young men WOMEN IN FARM Grand Rapids, Sept. 17.—On be- half of Farm Bureau celery and on- - FREIGHT RATES who have a natural liking for that kind of work and who will seize the BUREAU'S WORK ion growers in the Gunn Marsh dis- trict of Allegan and Barry counties, opportunity that the Michigan Agri- where several thousand cars of those Michigan Bureau After cultural College is offering Veterinary division at the school. today, First Victory A 10 Pet. Cut; says Dr. Ward Giltner, dean of theThey Should Use Organization the Michigan State Farm Bureau To Realize Their products are shipped out every year, traffic department has been investi- Eight Cows Gain 4}£ Gals. More Zone System America is the great country in the world, and veterinari- ans have made her so. At no time livestock Dreams gating shipping conditions at Hooper and Neeley stations and at other points, with a view to improving Milk Daily on Milkmaker January 1, 1922, after a year's has there ever been an over produc- What does the Farm Bureau mean conditions where needed. A number fight for reduction in farm freight tion of veterinarians in the United to women? What is it doing, what of matters, such as track room, im- rates made by the American Farm States, and since the war, there has can it do, and what does it aim to do provement of the road for teams to H A V E been 40 y e a r s in t h e d a i r y busi- Michigan's Best Dairy Feed Bureau, a fight that was carried to been an enormous shortage of ade- for them? These are the questions make loading conditions more favor- the railroad executives, to the Inter- quately trained men and students that it will be my endeavor to ans- able, and t h e matter of a sufficient state Commerce commission and fi-preparing for that work. There are wer through the Home and Com- and steady supply of cars have been nally to President Harding, the rail- many opportunities in state, U. S.munity department of our Farm Bu taken up With the railroad by theprotein d a i r y ration, b u t a f t e r feeding t h e same "I ness. P r e v i o u s t o feeding .Milkmaker I h a d been u s i n g a n o t h e r 24 p e r cent Michigan Milkmaker is a 24% protein, public Tormula dairy feed made for Michigan State Farm Bureau members. It is Michigan's best and most economical dairy feed. The ten milk-making in- roads granted farmers a reduction of army and U. S. Dep't of Agriculture, reau News. Farm Bureau. Last year the Farm gredients are listed on the tag, pound for pound. 10 per cent, the first big cut incity and county positions in addition The Farm Bureau Bureau assisted the Farm Bureau amount of M i l k m a k q r f o r a week, m y eight You know exactly what you arc buying. freight rates since the war. Six to lucrative opportunities for private of Michigan was or- shippers there in getting several cows gained 4 ^ gallons of milk p e r d a y . This Michigan Farm Bureau Milkmaker is to be had months later, July 1, 1922, this re- practice, said Dr. Giltner. The Col- ganized by farmers hundred cars for Hooper and Neeley feed k e e p s t h e cows in good condition a n d is every month in the year. Milkmaker can always duction was made general. The lege of Veterinary Medicine opens at with one great pur when it seemed that none were to be be available through your co-operative association. American Farm Bureau deserves full M. A. C., September 25. There is pose in mind: the had. entirely s a t i s f a c t o r y . ' ' Ask for it. credit for this reduction as it was yet time for any young man, so in- building of an or LOUIS HOFFMAN, the only farmers' organization that clined, to enroll. Even though he g a n l z a t i o n that Three Oaks, Mich. Local co-operative associations can give you ad- ditional information on Milkmaker dairy ration, went after it. Fight Zoning System should arrive a few days late, he could make up the work. would represent and speak for all of the farmers o f t h i s EATON BUREAU TO Feeds Milkmaker Straight how to order it, terms of delivery and payment. Your co-op will be glad to give you this service if you make your wants known. The Michigan Rate Case is being fought by the Michigan State Farm s t a t e , that they might d o more ef- CULL POULTRY So writes Louis Hoffman of Three Oaks, Mich., regarding his experience with Michigan Farm Bu- Car Door Deliveries Arranged Bureau to clean out the zone system of making freight rates in Michigan, LIVINGSTON BUREAU fective work in a n reau Milkmaker. Mr. Hoffman bottles his milk easier way, and the M. A. C. and Bureau to Hold for delivery, and when he said 4 y2 gallons, he If you do not have a co-operative association in your community, write to the State Farm Bureau whereby the state is divided into knew whereof he spoke. He feeds Milkmaker four zones and as one ships north or ships from north to south, he is com- TO SIGNMEMBERS u l t i m a t e result w o u l d be better equipped homes and Four Meetings in Each straight and started on it when the first car was secured by the Three Oaks Shipping Ass'n in late and arrangements can be made for a twenty ton car of Milkmaker for you and your neighbors for car door delivery. You pay for the feed as it is de- pelled to pay an extra toll for each a more contented farm people. of 16 Twps- 1922. livered. zone he ships across. It is estimated Farmers, Proud of Bureau's Bureau a Family Affair Don't fail to write for our interesting and In- that this system is costing Michigan Mr. Hoffman's increase in production seems ex- structive booklet, "Feed Milkmaker and Get Milk Record, Plan to Give The opportunities offered by the Charlotte, Sept. 20. — With t h e at Lower Production Cost." shippers $2,000,000 annually in ex- Farm Bureau can be enjoyed to the idea of working to increase the ceptionally large, but farmers everywhere are find- ing that Michigan Farm Bureau Milkmaker is Find just what has made tra freight bills. The case is now be- Continued Support fullest extent only by participation financial income of the farmers of Milkmaker so popular with fore the Interstate Commerce Com- boosting their production. They are coming back of both the farmer and his wife in the Eaton county, the Michigan Agricul- for more. Milkmaker gets results; the cows like Michigan farmers and dairy- mission for a decision. Howell, Sept. 20—Livingston coun- Bureau's work. Our family member- tural college and Eaton County Farm it and never tire of it. men. Read what others are ac- One result of the Michigan Rate ty launches a new Farm Bureau ship plan makes one membership Bureau have planned a big poultry complishing with Milkmaker. Case has been a rate reduction in membership campaign Sept. 24th. embrace the entire family represent- culling campaign for the county dur- through shipments between the Up- Everything points to hearty support ed by that farm. Many a farm wom- ing the first thrtr weeks of October. per and Lower Peninsulas. from the old membership. an has been discouraged and seem- A series of 64 culling demonstrations Reduce! InflatffJ5K Next time, ship to the— new corn to sell for any better prices Commission merchants at Detroit, for 30 to 60 days. It may work a farmers' co-operative live stock mar- improvements, we must find a way at Detroit, although the Company b r e e d i nI,.g - N aPsrhi,c eColdwater, s r i g h t . Floyd S a n d e r s o n M i c h i g a n . 10-11 Mich. We are giving special prices °DI little lower between now and De-keting agency, sold 85 carloads of that will bring greater results for had a plentiful supply of fancy year- Livestock Exch. monuments and markers for Fall anil cember. stock for 59 associations and other our labor and then work along that ling beef on hand and in transit, at Detroit Spring delivery. Write u s for i"' IT PAYS TO BUY PURE BRED SHEE? OF OATS shippers. line. If farmers are to get these re- it bought 29 head of cattle exhibit- PARSONS " M S E » Prod. Co-op. Com. Ass'n formation. There is a good demand for oats, sults by co-operative buying, selling, ed by the Lenawee County Boys and r V.*MtTf\> M '', H / A ' J L * " ' " «nd ship arerywhare and P«T oxpras* 1 y */"."- Wnte for club offer »nd price Int. thinking and living, then it behooves Girls Clubs, took special pains to ,f>'SriJ);Pl[\ Oxford.. Shropahiroa and? Pollad-DaUlnen. a t East Buffalo especially our Michigan oats. We BUYING LOCOMOTIVES n PARSONS.GrandLedge.Mich. B.» R. W. CARR GRANITE CO. do not look for any lower prices in Farm Bureau women to shape our handle them so that the Boys and this grain. There are a great many Two thousand three hundred six- plans and hopes along these lines Girls would receive the greatest en- MeadowBrookHerefords F^aeX«DReS^ Charlotte Battle Creek cars of Western oats arriving on the ty-four new locomotives have been just as quickly as possible. e couragement for their efforts, and breeding stock for sals, both sexes, any BKS market which grade considerably put in service by the railroads since I urge you, my farm sisters, to furnished them the killing figures Call, phone or writs Earl C. McCarty. lower than our Michigan oats. We January 1, 1923, and 1,674 locomo- think seriously on the idea of the on the cattle. The youngsters got Bad Axe, Huron Co. are friendly to the long side of oats. tives are on o r d e r Farm Bureau movement and do all12 cents a pound for 15 head and that you can to bring your family 10 others brought 11 Ms cents. Most H E B . E F O R D S and home within the circle of those of the Fair stock went to Buffalo. Young Cows with ealves by side consisting trying to better their conditions by Action of the Detroit Packing Com- jf blood from America's foremost herds a t their loyalty to the Farm Bureau pany enabled t h e Boys and Girls ford prices that enable them under Earliripe Here- FactsforProgressiveFarmers Get movement. Club workers of Lenawee county to winners Beef Plan to pay for themselves within i year t o 18 months. Bulls including prise Shropshires.r ° u r f l o c k i s P r °bably the best known in a t the larger shows a t practical the state. Our March and April lambs last Bumper Crops sell close to home and save freight. prices. Herd headed by Straight Brtee Oct. averaged 108 lbs. This spring the entire flock averaged Assists Shippers G e t ' They got a better return all around. 1169786, one of two sons of Perfection Fairfax more than ten lbs. of wool. „„„ SOLVAY Needed Water Supply also offered its co-operation to Lena- 1880). St. Clair. Mich. j u t of a daughter of t h e Famous Disturber. The Detroit Packing Company has r . F . B . Sot ha m ft B O M (Hereford* sines QUALITY predominates to such an extent that each and ev- ery year we sell many good breeders both their breeding and F i e l d s t h a t give little cost y o u j u s t a s m u c h Bhow stock. labor a s fields that give y o u big. S o u r soil i: wee Club members who have their often t h e c a u s e — correct it, m a k e t h e soil sweet, t h e Capac, Sept. 17.—Through the ef- calves on' feed for later market. L. Durocs. Breeding first. . All of our boar pigs but three field fertile, t h e c r o p big, t h e profit large, b y using SOLVAY PULVERIZED LIMESTONE forts of the Michigan State Farm Bu- Whitney Watkins, State Farm Bu- reau traffic department, a sufficient reau director, is live stock advisor Time To Paint are sired by Woodford Sensation. He is the ?i°K nn*n°nn w B W 6 ~ V e e v e r s e e n a n d actually was sold for Dor.'t wonder why you have no big crops—Use lime and get them, water supply has been secured for for the Detroit concern, and is also and $15,000 00. We were offered $535.00 for a sow sired by him- and remember to use only SOLVAY—it is finely ground, gives re- sults right away and for years after. Safe, will not burn—easy to apply. the live stock shippers at Capac, in a club work backer. a * QU0Fn ,°vf" urv,r i W l n S e p t a t l e s s than eight months averag- ed 380 lbs. with less than $16.00 worth of feed per hog. Learn ail about Lime. Write for the SOLVAY Lime Book- free I THE SOLVAY PROCESS COMPANY Salr* Agent, WING & EVANS, lac. Dctrsit. Hick. St. Clair county. The Bureau assisted a number of live stock load- h a s Here's a Bargain C o n d i t i o n s a r e g e t t i n g ideal for t h a t go?dVetoyolsne ° n * m U S t W O r k b u th e w o n , t g e t f a r W l t h ' ing points to secure pumps and oaint j o b . We have a q u a n t i t y of h i g h - adequate water supply from the rail- TIX-TON-MIX m a d e , c h o c o l a t e b r o w n m i x e d p a i n t in one t o five gallon c a n s w h i c h w e offer t o i J - a r ? M r n ? n f ? ? S t 0 t h e fairs - J wan * to sell you your breed- WUh t h eU m e S m y PriCG roads. An economical protector of F a r m B u r e a u m e m b e r s a n y w h e r e a t 80 ^ l o w ^ V o ^ f o w £%>"£ « 1 s h e e p h e a l t h sold b y d r u g a n d g e n - c e n t s p e r gallon in five gallon lots o r e r a l s t o r e s o r a $3 p a c k a g e e n o u g h more. P . O. B . Traverse City. Figure MESTONE 300 p . M . REFRIGERATOR CARS The Pere Marquette has ordered for 30 s h e e p s i x m o n t h s b y p a i d p a r c e l p o s t from your n e e d s and order t o d a y . KOPE-KON FARMS T R A V E R S E CITY CO-OP. ASS'N. S^ifi.AI * *} up 300 steel refrigerator cars, to be PARSONS CHEMICAL CO., 400 E. Mich. Ave., Lansing, Mich. Traverse City, Mich. Coldwater, Michigan. built in the Pere Marquette shops. to mortgage t